ION - an ideal vantage point

January 23, 2023

The ION integrated X-ray series is tailor-made for X-ray scanning applications and ideal for industries such as food processing, sorting, thickness gauging, and security in particular. 

These systems guarantee continuous and reliable performance, preventing costly production stops caused by unscheduled maintenance and they ensure accuracy, speed, and X-ray dose-stability, which is critical for real-time imaging and measurement.

A growing number of items that require screening means that security screening systems need to be increasingly efficient. X-ray security inspection systems operating at logistics centers, airports, ports, and institutions help ensure greater public safety and security. The ION system is the perfect solution, identifying unwanted elements and illegal goods in vehicles, luggage, and containers.

ION systems are flexible and scalable, perfect for tailoring specifications, and creating unique systems that make a world of difference to our customers.

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"The ION series X-ray system consists of a tube head module with integrated cooling and the high voltage generator, and an industrialized control unit with power supply, safety, and control modules. It’s a flexible and scalable technology platform and can be customized to specific customer needs"

Jan Bressendorff, Product manager ION

A compact system with a significant impact

The compact design of the ION series allows for flexible system installation. The X-ray tube and high voltage generator are integrated into one compact module, minimizing the required shielding, and the industrial control module can be mounted wherever it is convenient.

The air-cooled design eliminates the need for external coolers, which reduces the overall system footprint. Mounting points for collimators and positioning guides make the ION modules easy to align in any existing system geometry. The absence of high voltage connections and cables eliminates the need for regular onsite maintenance.

The system design is tailored to deliver accuracy and reproducibility. Dose-stability is ensured through temperature compensation and high-resolution mA adjustment, which maximizes the dose output even in harsh and challenging environmental conditions. The fan beam ensures optimum coverage of the detectors, and the hot standby functionality enables full ramp-up from an idle state to maximum kV / mA within one second, contributing to a prolonged filament lifetime and eliminating the need for external mechanical shutters.

The ION series’ flexible system architecture supports seamless connectivity to advanced functionality through RS232, Ethernet, and USB.

1. High performance
Excellent technical capabilities

The ION 300F X-ray system is precise and accurate, with optimized X-ray beam geometry tailored for scanning applications.

It is equipped with a high-quality metal ceramic X-ray insert ensuring accuracy and extended product lifetime. The ION 300F fan beam system is available as an air-cooled version, making it ideal for a range of climatic environments.

2. Easy to integrate
Compact and low-weight

The ION 300F X-ray system is compact and low-weight, with a separate tube head and control unit, and it can be mounted in any orientation, making it easy to integrate. 

Its alignment features ensure smooth and precise alignment with other system components, and the built-in safety setup supports easy integration into any overall system safety concept. The ION tube head and control unit modules can be exchanged without the need for specialized training, thus ensuring maximum uptime.

3. Speed and accuracy
Reproducibility and constant kV levels

The ION 300F X-ray system delivers speed, accuracy, and reproducibility, critical parameters for scanning applications for imaging and material discrimination. 

The system’s temperature compensation ensures that kV levels are within the specification for the ambient temperature range. The ramp-up to maximum kV in 1 second increases overall system efficiency during cyclic operation.

Alignment rod

For alignment of the ION series tube head to other system components.

Cooling fan

The powerful cooling fan ensures efficient cooling of the ION series X-ray tube head.

X-ON connection

Port for remote operation of X-ray ON and “hot standby"

Diodes 

Indicating the status of the ION series X-ray system.

Mounting brackets

For easy attachment of the ION series X-ray tube head.

RS232 & Ethernet

Ports for remote operation of the ION series X-ray system.

ION

ION 300F 450/105

ION 300F 600/105

ION 300F 600/120
Weight  37 kg 37 kg 37 kg
Height  821 mm 821 mm 821 mm
Tube head housing  Ø 225 mm Ø 225 mm Ø 225 mm
Focal spot size ASTM 1165  1.4 x 1.4 mm 1.4 x 1.4 mm 1.4 x 1.4 mm
High voltage adjustment  150 - 300 kV 60 - 300 kV 150 - 300 kV
High voltage steps  1 kV 1 kV 1 kV
kV accuracy at max kV  +/- 0.5 % +/- 0.5 % +/- 0.5 %
kV reproducibility  +/- 0.5 kV +/- 0.5 kV +/- 0.5 kV
mA adjustment  0.1 - 2.0 mA 0.1 - 3.0 mA 0.1 - 2.0 mA
mA adjustment steps  +/- 10 μA +/- 10 μA +/- 10 μA
mA accuracy  +/- 10 μA +/- 10 μA +/- 10 μA
mA reproducibility  10 μA 10 μA 10 μA
Max X-ray power  450 W 600 W 600 W
Beam angle  5Ëš x 105Ëš 5Ëš x 105Ëš 5Ëš x 120Ëš
Filtration  0.5 mm Ti 0.5 mm Ti 0.5 mm Ti
Leakage radiation max, 1 m 5.0 mSv/h 5.0 mSv/h 5.0 mSv/h
Environment  IP65 IP65 IP65
Temperature range  -10ËšC to +50ËšC -10ËšC to +40ËšC -10ËšC to +40ËšC
Cooling Air Air Air
System number 20108941 20130513 20113041

CONTROL ION

  
Weight  15 kg
Height  268 mm
Length  507 mm
Width  276 mm
AC mains  90 - 264 VAC, 45 - 65 Hz
Environment  IP40
Temperature range  -10ËšC to +60ËšC
Communication interface RS232, USB, ETHERNET
Cooling  Air

The ION series is designed to keep your operations running without interruption, combining accuracy, speed, and reliability in one compact system. Its scalable architecture adapts to your setup, making integration straightforward and maintenance minimal. Whether your challenge is throughput, safety, or precision, ION delivers consistent performance you can rely on. Talk to an expert to see how ION can be tailored to your application.

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